Harbormaster

Function

The function of the Harbormasters Office is to ensure the safety of the beaching and boating public, and to be available at all times to assist the boating community in any need they may have. The Harbormaster also assists neighboring harbormasters and federal and local law enforcement agencies with search and rescue cases.

Responsibilities & Services

The Harbormaster is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Enforce state and federal boating laws and regulations

Enforces the Cohasset Harbor rules, regulations, and bylaws

Ensure safe and orderly use of the Harbor, Little Harbor, and the Gulf River

Maintaining and repairing Cohasset's docks, gangways, and walkways

Maintaining Harbormaster boats and Harbor Department Buildings

Provide pump out services for boat waste systems

Responds to boaters in need of assistance or in distress

Supervise the operations of Cohasset Harbor including mooring management and permitting